President Barack Obama's jobs speech this week might have been better received if he kept repeating, "Release this iPhone right away!" The iOSsphere this week seized on iPhone 4 inventory levels, carrier promotional documents, third-party phone cases, and reports of plans to build 27 million Next iPhones by January to reassure itself that The Wait is nearing an end.

A grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has indicted five people allegedly involved with video download site NinjaVideo.net on conspiracy and copyright infringement charges, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.

Rumor has it that the iPhone 5 will be available sometime in October. Rumor also suggests that Sprint will be added to AT&T and Verizon as a third major carrier offering the iconic Apple smartphone. Now, a new rumor hints that Sprint will not only offer the iPhone 5, but will also continue to offer its unlimited data plan--giving Sprint a distinct, yet probably short-lived advantage over its rivals.

One of the best parts of writing Macworld's weekly case roundups is that I get to see the wide range of products that manufacturers dream up. This week is a perfect example: We've got the whimsical, the practical, and the sheer elegant. Let's dive in!

From feast to famine and back to feast again, Nintendo's 3DS is back in the black—not that it was ever really in the red. No one knew if slashing the 3DS's price would arrest its sharp sales decline since launching with big sales figures to tepid reviews back in March. But now we know: Knock $80 off your sale price, and they'll come in droves.

The iPhone has once again proved that consumers can get some satisfaction. Elsewhere, Google has scooped up a Yelp rival that's decidedly old school, and Apple's making new inroads into charity. The remainders for Thursday, September 8, 2011 are better to give than to receive.

Just Mobile's $50 UpStand for iPad is a dedicated stand for viewing your iPad on a desk, table, or countertop. It’s simple, lightweight, and works with both iPad generations—even when the tablet is in a reasonably sized case.

AT&T is getting some gamer love with the arrival of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G for the sweet price of $50 with a two-year contract. The gaming phone will arrive on AT&T's HSPA+ network on September 18. The Xperia Play made its US debut back in May on Verizon for $200 with a two-year contract.